mor
ti
fy
Third Person
mortifies
Present Participle
mortifying
Past Tense
mortified
Past Participle
mortified
1
to cause someone to feel extreme embarrassment or shame
transitive
- His insensitive remark mortified her in front of the whole class.
- She was mortified when she realized she had worn mismatched shoes to the important meeting.
- The child was mortified when his mother scolded him in front of his friends.
- It's important not to intentionally mortify others with harsh criticism or ridicule.
- The embarrassing mistake during her presentation mortified Sarah, but her colleagues were supportive.
2
to become necrotized, usually due to lack of blood supply
- The wound began to mortify when the infection spread to the deeper tissues.
- After hours of compression, the fingers began to mortify, signaling a loss of blood flow.
- If the limb isn't treated quickly, it could mortify and require amputation.
- Without proper circulation, the tissue may start to mortify, causing permanent damage.
- The pressure on the injured foot caused the tissue to mortify, preventing healing.
Synonyms:
3
to subdue or control one's physical desires or impulses through self-denial, self-discipline, or ascetic practices
transitive
- He chose to mortify his flesh by fasting for several days, focusing only on spiritual growth.
- The monk spent years mortifying his body through rigorous daily rituals and ascetic practices.
- He believed that by mortifying his ego, he could achieve a deeper sense of humility.
- The ascetics mortified their senses, rejecting worldly pleasures in favor of contemplation.
- She mortified her desires for luxury and comfort by adopting a minimalist lifestyle.